Water Softeners & Water Quality Guide | Sandy & Salt Lake Valley
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LESS GUESSWORK. BETTER WATER.
# What does your *water need?*
Start with what you notice: crust on fixtures, a chlorine taste or a concern in your water report. Explore how treatment works and match it to the result you want.
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!Water softener and water heater installed by Mountain Man Plumbing in Liberty Wells
LIBERTY WELLS / OUR WORK *Good water. Properly installed.*
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FOUR OPTIONS. DIFFERENT JOBS. LOOK INSIDE
## See the difference. *Inside and out.*
Choose a system and turn it around to follow the water through each treatment stage.
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#### 1. Metered valve
Tracks water use and routes service, backwash and regeneration flow. The bypass can send untreated water around the tank.
1. Metered valve — Tracks water use and routes service, backwash and regeneration flow. The bypass can send untreated water around the tank.
2. Resin bed — These beads exchange hardness minerals for sodium ions. The space above the bed allows it to expand during backwash.
3. Riser & distributor — In this downflow service example, water passes down through resin, into the bottom distributor and up the center tube to the house.
4. Brine tank — Salt dissolves in water here to make brine. The control draws that brine through the resin during regeneration to restore its ability to collect hardness.
### Take the hardness out.
Removes calcium and magnesium—the minerals behind hard-water scale and soap scum.
Treats hardness throughout the plumbing connected to it.
**UPKEEP** Salt refills + periodic service
Sizing, salt & softener care ↗
Select a numbered part to follow the water through the equipment. The links below each guide lead to its equipment references and maintenance details.
FOUND YOUR STARTING POINT? GO A LITTLE DEEPER
## Your water. *Your next step.*
LESS SCALE
### Water softener
Size it, compare salt use and understand maintenance.
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TASTE & ODOR
### Carbon filtration
Compare tank and cartridge filters for taste and odor.
**Open the guide ↗**
DRINKING WATER
### Reverse osmosis
See what fits under the sink and what upkeep costs you in effort.
**Open the guide ↗**
ION + CITRUS
### Salt-free conditioners
Compare HALO ION and citrus-based conditioning in one guide.
**Open the guide ↗**
### What about sediment, UV or a specific contaminant?
Sediment filters capture particles. UV systems address microbes when designed for the application. Neither removes hardness. For a specific concern, start with the right test and check the exact equipment’s certified reduction claim.
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## What’s in the public water record?
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## Your water, at a glance
### Explore the lab results **Every returned row is listed** *+*
### Want a closer look?
Choose a category or search a name. Open a result for its meaning and source.
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Public records describe the supply. A tap test checks your home’s water today. About water reports ↗
THE WORK BEHIND THE GUIDE LOCAL INSTALLATIONS
## Real systems. *In homes like yours.*
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LOCAL WATER TREATMENT / FIND YOUR CITY
## Water treatment across the Salt Lake Valley.
Based in Sandy. Choose your city to explore local plumbing information and completed work.
- **Cottonwood Heights** Salt Lake County *Water Treatment in Cottonwood Heights →*
- **Draper** Salt Lake County *Water Treatment in Draper →*
- **Herriman** Salt Lake County *Water Treatment in Herriman →*
- **Highland** Utah County *Water Treatment in Highland →*
- **Holladay** Salt Lake County *Water Treatment in Holladay →*
- **Kearns** Salt Lake County *Water Treatment in Kearns →*
- **Lehi** Utah County *Water Treatment in Lehi →*
- **Midvale** Salt Lake County *Water Treatment in Midvale →*
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- **Riverton** Salt Lake County *Water Treatment in Riverton →*
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Mountain Man Plumbing 79 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Google Liz Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super helpful and informative. Communicated well and was punctual! Posted on Google Nathan Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tyler from Mountain Man Plumbing replaced my in-house main water shutoff valve and the pressure reducing valve (PRV) with a very practical new system that enables me to view the line pressure coming in and any drops in pressure easily. Very good looking workmanship.
Prior to the work Tyler came out to my home and provided an estimate on the work, and stuck to the estimate. He's been easy to work with, cleaned up after himself, and also allowed me to change an appointment close to my originally planned estimate appointment over the phone. The website is also easy to use and efficient for scheduling an estimate. Thank you! Posted on Google Jeremy Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had a great experience with Mountain Man Plumbing. Tyler showed up right on time, was professional, and got everything taken care of faster than expected—finishing the entire job in less than a day. He replaced our water heater, took care of the valves, and installed a new expansion tank, all with great attention to detail.
Everything is working perfectly now, and the whole process was smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend Tyler and the team if you’re looking for reliable, efficient plumbing work! Posted on Google Dana Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tyler was very professional, polite and honest. Instead of trying to sell me new parts or a whole new water heater he showed me that some of the heating elements just needed cleaned. I would recommend this company for anyone looking for honest help to get the right fix without getting ripped off. Posted on Google Kyle Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Honest, thorough (caught a problem a couple people had missed), on time/reliable Posted on Google Barb Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Efficient, clean, and knowledgeable. Posted on Google Wendy Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tyler was great! Hard to find a plumber who preps for a service call like he did. He asked questions before he came over to fix a shower valve so he could make sure he had the right parts for the fixture so he was as efficient as possible when he got here. Communication was great prior to the service call and during. Fixed everything I needed in a couple of hours for a very reasonable price. Posted on Google Ellen Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service, fair pricing, quality work. I feel lucky to have found Tyler Nerdin at Mountain Man Plumbing! Posted on Google Karthik Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tyler was great. He kept his schedule and his work was flawless. Definitely knows his craft. Posted on Google Jon Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service. Tyler updated everything that had been missed with my old water heater, even unplugged my floor drain. Highly recommended.
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## Before you choose.
### Do I need all four?
No. Choose equipment for a measured problem or a clear goal. Match each treatment stage to the water test and the result you want.
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### Is hard water unsafe?
Calcium and magnesium hardness is mainly a scale and cleaning issue. Those minerals by themselves are not a health reason to soften drinking water. A separate concern, such as lead, needs a test for that substance. USGS explains water hardness ↗
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### Can you fix my existing system?
Share the brand, model and what changed. We’ll check the equipment, parts availability and whether repair makes sense.
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### Where do I start if I’m unsure?
Look up your supply here or book a water-treatment visit. Tell us what you notice; you do not need to choose equipment before asking for help.
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## Right here. *Close to home.*
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Mountain Man Plumbing office in Sandy, Utah
LET’S MAKE SENSE OF YOUR WATER.
## Test first. *Choose with confidence.*
Tell us what you notice and what you’d like to improve. We’ll help match the work to the water and the home.
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From our local guides
## Which water reaches your house?
Provider boundaries and published water-quality records, connected to our softener and filtration guides.
- **Holladay: three water providers ↗**
- **Cottonwood Heights: canyon water and minerals ↗**
- **Highland: hard water at home ↗**
- Find plumbing help in your city ↗
- Explore this topic across our service area ↗
Connected in your home
## Keep following the plumbing.
- 01 **Water pressure & PRVs →** Check the incoming pressure before adding treatment equipment.
- 02 **Water heater repair & learning hub →** Connect water quality with the equipment producing hot water.
- 03 **Backflow protection explained →** Understand protection at equipment and drain connections.
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